Lead & NON Lead Watercraft Inspector & Decontaminator CBT Grand Lake Granby Reservoir and Shadow MT

About the role

This is a temporary position (9 months or less) paying $19.00-$20.00 per hour. Employment starts April 9, 2026, through December 5, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Perform boat inspector and decontaminator responsibilities according to state regulations and standard protocols at the CBT’s (Grand Lake, Granby Reservoir and Shadow Mountain Reservoir) near Grand Lake, Colorado.
• Lead boat inspector responsibilities include:
  • Providing on-the-job training to inspection staff.
  • Create schedules and ensure all shifts are covered during operational hours.
  • Collect and verify accurate timekeeping records for payroll purposes.
  • Work with area work lead to resolve challenges with staff and customers.
  • Recommend hiring/firing of employees to area work lead.
  • Ensure inspection station staff are following standardized protocols by performing quality control assessments on a monthly basis.
  • Maintain inventory of all required supplies.
  • Perform basic maintenance & troubleshooting on power washer/decontamination unit.
  • Provide public outreach on aquatic invasive species.
• Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Inspector responsibilities include:
  • Staff the park ANS inspection station.
  • Conduct physical boat inspections and boater interviews.
  • Provide information and assistance to the boating public (distributes brochures, promotes ANS education, educates about State Park regulations, etc.).
  • Cleaning and light maintenance duties of interior and exterior of ANS inspection areas.
  • Accurate counting and recording of all boat inspections, either written or by phone application software.
  • Training in boat inspection and decontamination procedures will be provided.
  • Conduct physical boat inspections, decontaminations and boater interviews.
  • May document and report visitor complaints.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Good driving record and ability to work weekends, early morning and late evenings.
• Experience working with boats, trailers, power washers, small engines and/or heavy equipment preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Customer service experience working with the public desired.
• Reliable and timely.
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently.

Supplemental Information

• The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
• The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
• The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.
• The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.
• If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us.
• The State of Colorado participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program's Right to Work or all newly-hired employees.
• Technical help with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) can be reached at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time).